Mushroom and Leek Soup

Ingredients

• 4 ounces fresh mushrooms , sliced
• 1 cup sliced leeks
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cups dry sherry
• 3 , 10.5 ounce
• 3.75 cups water
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 cups uncooked orzo pasta

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the mushrooms and leeks in the butter or margarine and olive oil until tender. Add the sherry and reduce liquid by half.

2. 2

   Then add the beef broth, water and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil and add the pasta. Boil gently for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Garnish with sliced mushrooms if desired.